Make a hash of something

phrase

To completely mess up or ruin something.

I tried to fix the computer but I made a hash of it, and now it won't turn on at all.

Often appears as...

make a hash of the situation
make a hash of the project

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Idiomatic

phrase

To completely mess up or ruin something.

I tried to fix the computer but I made a hash of it, and now it won't turn on at all.

Often appears as...

make a hash of the situation
make a hash of the project

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 1

Visual representation of "make a hash of something"

Pro Tip 1/3

Negative Outcome

Use when something ends poorly due to mistakes or incompetence.

She made a hash of her driving test by running a red light.

Pro Tip 2/3

Casual Speech

Commonly used in informal situations among friends or in casual conversation.

The team made a hash of the whole game last night.

Pro Tip 3/3

Avoid Blame

Don't use the phrase to accuse someone directly, as it can seem confrontational.

I think we both know that someone made a hash of the budget report.

Pro Tip 1/3

Negative Outcome

Use when something ends poorly due to mistakes or incompetence.

She made a hash of her driving test by running a red light.

Pro Tip 2/3

Casual Speech

Commonly used in informal situations among friends or in casual conversation.

The team made a hash of the whole game last night.

Pro Tip 3/3

Avoid Blame

Don't use the phrase to accuse someone directly, as it can seem confrontational.

I think we both know that someone made a hash of the budget report.

Pro Tip 1/3

Negative Outcome

Use when something ends poorly due to mistakes or incompetence.

She made a hash of her driving test by running a red light.

Pro Tip 2/3

Casual Speech

Commonly used in informal situations among friends or in casual conversation.

The team made a hash of the whole game last night.

Pro Tip 3/3

Avoid Blame

Don't use the phrase to accuse someone directly, as it can seem confrontational.

I think we both know that someone made a hash of the budget report.

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